Course Description

Piping Systems are interconnected piping subject to the same set or sets of design conditions. Piping refers to assemblies of piping components used to convey fluids.

Pipeline Integrity Management is a hot bed of discussion these days. It is because many transmission pipelines are now over 20 years old and are in their “middle age”. Even the best designed and maintained pipeline will become defective as it progresses through its design life. Therefore, operators need to be aware of the effect these defects will have on their pipeline, and — more importantly — be able to assess their significance in terms of the continuing integrity of the pipeline.  

This course will learn participants how increasing use of high-technology maintenance is helping pipeline owners to assess the condition of their lines, and if these modern maintenance methods are combined with modern defect-assessment methods, they can provide a very powerful, and cost-effective, tool. This course will present the latest inspection, defect-assessment and maintenance methods to pipeline engineers and managers.  Also, this course will also provide the participants with an in-depth understanding of the most popular Codes and Standards used in piping and pipelines inspection, maintenance and integrity assessment.

Course Goal

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to develop and manage a piping system inspection, integrity assessment and rehabilitation program to tackle the new integrity challenges.
 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Explain all the information covered in the API 570 ‘Body of Knowledge’.
• Determine the major threats and risks to the integrity of their system.
• Develop plans to address the identified threats.
• Conduct appropriate inspections to determine the condition of the system.
• Assess the results of the inspections.
• Control and Maintenance.

Who Can Benefit

• Engineers with long field experience with the following disciplines: Pipeline Operations, Pipeline Inspection, Integrity Engineers. 
• Engineering Consultants.
• Maintenance Personnel.
• Inspectors.
• Inspection personnel.
• Trainee Engineers.